The Only 20-Watt Tube Amp 99% of Players Will Ever Need
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- This is the only 20-watt amplifier you'll ever need. Welcome to my 4-year long-term review of the Artist TweedTone20R. This is Better and Cheaper than Fender or Peavey alternatives. Check it out here in Australia, the UK, NZ, and the USA. Links to the Artist Guitar Website.
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00:00 - About this Amplifier (not sponsored)
00:40 - Jam Track (clean/off-clean/slide/lead) - No Pedals
03:05 - Amplifier Panel and Upgrades over other Amps
04:31 - 12” Speaker and JJ Valves/Tubes
04:55 - Clean Neck Pickup Telecaster (edge of breakup) Chords & Country Tone
05:37 - Off-Clean Stratocaster Tone (Clean Cranked and Master Down)
06:29 - Low Gain Drive Channel Stratocaster
06:46 - Cranked Drive Tone Humbuckers
07:27 - Cranked Gain Drive Channel Humbuckers
08:09 - Low Volume Clean Tones
08:52 - Low Volume Drive Channel
09:14 - Why this is the best affordable amplifier ever
09:44 - Loud Enough to Gig with?
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@5:03 Edge of breakup = can't go wrong. I've learned that for the music I like and play less gain is better than more gain with a cranked tube amp. That sound just does it for me as the sound at full volume is still clear & defined.
Shane, nearly 10 years ago I was in discussion with Ian B who owns Artist. I told him that he needed to incorporate a small tube amp range in his brand as I was keen in investing and helping him brand and build the business further. I researched and found the makers of the amp, and supplied all of the concepts to him for what became this little beauty. We never did do that deal as Ian is Ian but I can say that I think I managed to help design and grow what is now a very good tube range and also provide a quality product that players of all stages can and do consider a game changer. Ian if you're reading this, you're welcome mate - SB.
Always looking for that “just right” volume tube amp for small gigs. This looks like a good alternative to most available. Nice demo and playing, thanks
The fact you've owned & used this amp for 4 years & NOT moved it on speaks volumes! (NO pun intended!)
It's a good sounding amp for sure!
Greetings Shane. I totally agree that The Tweedtone is great. I have 2 of them and am rapped. One great little thing I discovered ( you may already be aware of this ) is that the tone controls seem to be active. By that I mean you can cut the signal entirely by turning the 3 eq pots down to zero. You can then turn up the volume and gain pots as high as you want then slowly increase any of the eq pots you wish. This works brilliantly especially if you want to play at bedroom levels because it allows the volume pot to get past the initial part of its sweep where very little signal gets through and the sound is very thin. Hope this makes sense. Cheers. Mick Power
My old Ampegs do that and I was told it was a Baxandall tone stack, whatever that means. The Ampeg GVTs use it too. I looked it up back when I was told all that, interesting way of making an amp. I wonder if this is the same, I like it on my amps for sure. Pretty sure Polytones do that too, I will have fire one up later to know for sure. I did not look any of this up, so I may wrong! I'll double check later...
I’ve had my AG Tweed for 2 years, based in Shane’s positive review. I am delighted and am glad that I traded in two bigger, older transistor amps for it. The valves have been swopped out which is easy enough to do. The only issue experienced is the deterioration of the plastic in the input jack, but AG replaced this unit for A$25. The amp sings and has enough tonal range and options to gig without additional pedals.
Your playing has gotten so much more soulful. Long live the blues, the most expressive form of guitar music.
Thanks for the kind words mate. I think the break did me some good when it comes to pacing myself better.
Bought one of these a few years back on the strength of Shane's video. No regrets at all. It sounds beautiful. The only caveat for me is that if I switch from clean to dirty, I need to put an eq pedal on for one of them because the drive channel is quite a lot darker than the clean. Thanks Shane, your recommendation was perfect for me.
Peavey classic 30 has the same problem. Rather than using an eq pedal l set the amp eq to suit the dirty channel on the trebley side and when clean, I back the tone off, on the guitar.
Ever get the feeling that the "big-names" have been selling us wildly overpriced cheap rubbishy amps for some time now?
Yes’ esp fender.
Some for sure, but if you do some research and shop around, you can get a lot of great amps for cheap. Sometimes even these often considered pricey.
Again...SHOP AROUND. I bought a USED , hand-wired Fender Twin Reverb from 1976, for $800. Just a tremendous, fine amplifier, from an actual guitar and music store. So they knew the value.
@@diegowilson9711i like twins but good luck not getting sick of dragging it to gigs realizing you dont need that much amp.
Lots of truth here. My twin stays at band space, my Mustang 3 is the portable one.
I have just bought the TweedTone 12A 12 Watt Combo. I am absolutely blown away at how good this Amp sounds. Artist have produced a Winner here, Definitely a Keeper for me.
Yea I purchased this amp a couple of weeks ago also and I absolutely love it..its my first tube amp and am very impressed with its tone... blows me away to be honest...
Sounds like a versatile little combo. A 20 watt tube amp is the ideal for most gigs…so my Victoria 20112 tweed deluxe gets the most use for this reason
Yeah ... I gotta think the Victoria's are a "different " whole trip ! Hand wired in Naperville IL , U S of A (Chicago land) ... Super clean (& expensive) but I'm jonesing for a 5112 ...😇
It sounds awesome, Shane..!!
Jimbo here from The Great State of Washington, USA. Back in the Saddle Again, Mon. Got really sick but You can't keep a good man down for long. The amp with Your great playing is really something.
Great to be back......
Brilliant demo, thank you Shane. Stellar playing too!
I bought this amp a couple of weeks ago..Absolutely in love with it!! I was after my first valve amp, but was also looking for something affordable. This is perfect, and based off of your previous reviews!
I thought I was going to have to add a Captor X as I live in an apartment and didn’t want to blow the roof off..But I was pleasantly surprised with the master volume that allows that sweet tone to come through without blowing the roof off as well as not disturbing my neighbours!
I’m so happy to have this beauty!
Awesome intro jam. I have become very interested in this amp for the past year.
I watch so many of your videos just because I love the way you play. You do multi-track really (really) well.
Very cool man, this little amp rocks. I've wondered about Artist quality and reliability and haven't stepped in. So far your demos get me leaning in. I've seen the 5 watt and wondered if I could use it for home jamming/recording. Thanks for the post and great playing mate.
The guitars are good at the very least!
Fantastic, amazing sounding amp. It just blows you away at 20 watts! Thanks for the great demo!
I love mine, the clean channel is a fantastic pedal platform.
Great work Shane. You sold me - I literally just ordered this amp from Artist Guitars today after watching your review video!! Can’t wait to plug in.
Love it! Great-sounding amp! Playing along at home with my strat and my new pedalboard, I was able to match all the sounds, using just two of the pedals and no amp. About $250 invested, less the FRFR PA, but including the pedalboard and PSU. Still, I might get one; the whole pedalboard cost over a grand, but it might be even more amazing, with a 2 channel tweed amp.
This is an amazing amp. Bought mine used and upgraded. The stock transformer was replaced with one 2x the output of the stock component. It's a Z11 silicon. Purchased a footswitch. I don't use any processing beyond a little reverb.
In the weeks I had it I've never been able to get an acceptable sound out of the overdrive channel. So, I started to overdrive the clean channel with the guitar volume pot. As I'm primarily a vocalist it's a bit more fiddley than I would like, but I've been getting better at it everyday. Don't even use the pedal or overdrive channel at all now. Have taken it to a couple blues jams and this little beast more than holds it own. One of the regulars described it as a 'little warrior'. Very appropriately named. Artist Tweedtone 20r. The Little Warrior.
I have one of these, brilliant amplifier, Highly recommended! Great video 👍
I think that for the price this amp is punching way above its weight in value. The sound is as good as any Fender tweed at a fraction of the cost and gives you a bonus of a dedicated drive circuit that serves up classic rock tones in abundance. Thanks for sharing.
This sounds like a great amp but as good as any Fender tweed? Cmon now
@@robertlevasseur8896 I have been playing for over 40 years and have owned a couple Fender Tweed amps as well as Silver Face combos and honestly there are so many great tube options that come in at half the cost but deliver the tonal representations if you spend the time to EQ them.
I work in musical instrument retail and anymore the quality of tone is not nearly as vast of a gap as it once was. Now, I will say this, it is hard to replicate the sound of an aged tube amplifier using a current reissue of the same circuit. Just like a modern reissue of a vintage model guitar is not going to produce the same tone as a naturally aged vintage model. Cabinet materials just like tonewoods age and how they transfer vibration changes. Speakers loosen up as the cone and surround materials age, and tubes that age react to EQ adjustments differently. Heck the aging of the potentiometers have an effect on tonal shaping. With this in mind no two amplifiers will ever sound the same regardless of manufacturer or manufacture dates. The levels that you play through the amp and the type and amount of effects you add into your signal chain consistently will make an amp sound different from a model that is virtually 1 number in serial succession to each other.
Beautiful playing, man
I like the little Orange lunchbox style amps run through a 4x12 cabinet. I use that setup with my band. I'm partial to the British sound with humbuckers. 20-30 watts is more than enough for anything. This amp sounds great!
I never heard of this amp , love the tone , thanks Shane
Wow. Im from the UK.. never heard of this amp.. sounds amazing.. thanks for this video. Think i may have to order one.. its killer for the price.
Brilliant review awesome. I'm thinking of buying one in the future. Atb
Another great review with some really nice playing and tones - Thanks Shane!
Thanks, Shane. I was wondering if you still had the Tweedtone. I remember way back when you first got one sent out and it was DOA. An inauspicious start for an amp that has proven to be so good, and very affordable into the bargain.
Bought this 4 years ago when you made a video on it. Thank you!
Thanks for this vid! This is just the amp I’m looking for great features for the price great playing to
Good demo. The 1st time I've ever heard of this amp.
Fender are jacking up their prices to the point it's essentially price gouging. I spoke to a Fender dealer who told me they've done three hikes in the last year alone. And they have them built in China now anyway. This looks like a wonderful option! Let's just hope Artist don’t start raising their prices substantially too which happens a lot with cheaper manufacturers off the back of TH-cam influencer coverage. Btw, I'd rather go blind? Sounded great!
My main jamming amp!! So glad I got this!! Thanks intheblues
I ordered one today after seeing this video , always enjoy your playing and great attitude keep it up Mate !
You'll love it! Thanks for the kind words. Let me know how you go. :)
Lovely licks mate. Props to Artist for all they do, building proper beautiful gear and giving it to us affordably. Praise to the gods of rock n roll.
You know that Artist doesn’t make the gear, right?
@@MaxPower-js1sk That's not true. They had a guy in Australia design the latest model which is on the way over right now. They might not build them, but have all the input into the gear.
@@intheblues Shane, I believe that I said that Artist doesn’t make the amp, as in manufacturing the amp. I didn’t say that it wasn’t made somewhere else, and I wasn’t lying. It’s a bit harsh to accuse me of saying something untrue.
Pair it with a power attenuator and it is the perfect all rounder. Even doubles as a cab when the mood takes ( not that it will often). Artist knocked it out of the park with this gem.. 👍🇦🇺
The Toneking MK2 has the Iron Man attenuator built-in. You can’t get a better attenuator or amp.
I remember when you got this amp. Definitely gonna check the link for the US. Thanks again Shane for another great video. ☮️❤️
Great intro Shane. You and that amp sound great!!!
Good little amps, I bought one after seeing your original reviews, good sound, though power hummed a bit at idle. Out of left-field, I removed the amplifier chassis from the cab, then removed the amp chassis out of my Katana 50 mk1, and installed it in the Artist cab (drilled a couple of holes, made little brackets), I then had a tweed Katana which sounded really good! Sold it though, but gee, I might buy another Artist. (Still have the old Katana)
Beautiful soulful playing and fabulous tone. Hard to beat a Tele through a great tube amp.
Sounds good to me, especially for bedroom sounds, thanks Shane, you’re an amazing player.
I bought this years ago when you first reviewed it. Great amp still have it.
Nice! Glad you're still enjoying it.
Damn that sounds like a great alternative to your typical Fender printed circuit board reissues or Deville/blues Jr etc! If it was easy to get one in Canada I’d probably have already hit the buy now button.
I borrowed a friends Artist for a gig recently. I see and hear it as a 20 watt version of a Delta blues. Great amp!
Man that pass at about 2:20 to about 2:30 was like a gut punch. Super emotional playing.
The best I've heard you play Shane....😮❤
Nice work Shane. These amps are great. I tried one out at the Artist showroom and I was really impressed.....and yes...they are plenty loud! The customer service at Artist is really impressive too. Great tone, great prices and great service. How can you go wrong?
I have recently purchased one of these 2nd hand in NZ. (approx. 2 1/2 yrs old). A day after I bought it home and played for a while it started blowing fuses. Took it to a technician friend of mine and he replaced a faulty diode, probably caused by unstable bias supply whitch is unstable because of bad connections..... and on and on..
Rang Artist support but they havn't any tech suppot in NZ.
These are absolutely a cool sounding (and looking)amp, but I can't trust this amp at a gig or jam night, so is only for home use for me.
So comments have questioned the longevity of these things so maybe it is an issue. As my tech. mate said 'They are cheap for a reason". But hey, even the top name brand have some dodgy manufacturing too at times! Maybe I just got a dud!
Any who, just my experience with this amp.
Love the channel Shane.
Keep on rockin people
Very nice, great little amp. Though these days players with limited facilities are going to want effects loop, line out (maybe emulated), speaker connection options. I have a nice little amp with none of those options and it does wick me. Mind you, mine doesn't even have reverb, at least this one does and it does sound good.
That reminds me so much of a early 1970's song and i cannot think of it .. But very beautiful love it thank you .
I tried to buy one when i saw your original review, but sadly couldn't. I ended up with an Egnater Rebel 30...also reviewed by you. No looking back from that purchace! Thanks Shane!!
~ here's My thumbs up; 👍 thanks for the gear reviews. The cleans on this are what I like, &, the two channels ~ reverb sounds good too ✨
Thanks mate! Rock on 🎸
That drive channel has so much gain on tap that it could even do metal, especially with a drive or boost in front of it. Perhaps the most versatile tweed amp I have ever seen and for a great price! I had considered amps like the Blues Junior and DSL 40CR but this thing seems like better value. The only drawback is that this appears to have no effects loop as far as I can tell.
100% - The drive channel is a beast on this thing. It's a bit like the crunch channel on the DSL40CR (which I have one as well). It's very versatile :)
Those Strat tones were fabulous!!! Nice playing!
Thank you kindly!
This sounds great from what I hear you playing. They are out right now in America, but I'm on the notify list.
Its a great amp mate, you're going to love it.
Still banging a Crate vintage club 2110. Twenty watts of pure bliss, Mr. Khan you my friend are a genius!
$500? Love it. Gotta give up the effects loop, but as long as the reverb sounds good it's something i can live with. A 3- band EQ is a BIG plus. It sounds exactly like what is in my head the first time i ever plug into a Tweed-style ampfor the first time, but rarely do i find it. Kind of like when I plugged into a Silver Jubilee for the first time and was met with the Marshall sounds I'd always expected but had yet to find until then.
I was going to build a 5E3 because I'm looking for a tweed but i actually think this will work better. The celestions are good, but it'll come out immediately. I have an Eminence EJ1250 50W Alnico and a 30W Celestion Alnico blue that have been waiting to be used in something for the last couple years. Since I'm likely going to use it home more often than not (i have other amps for those gigs) the 30W Celestion blue is probably going to be the ticket.
Great demo, as always. 👍
Just googled it and its available for under £400 in the UK . Im definitely getting one early next year , it sounds brilliant and looks great .
Hi Shane,
Thanks so much for all the work you put into your channel .wish I had found it sooner as I didn't realise how good some of the SX and artist gear was, could of saved a tonne of money lol. I have a question though. I mainly play blues, older rock and some surf. Im looking to buy an Amp to eventually gig with probably smaller venues and as money is abit tight I have narrowed it down to the fender champion 100xl and the artist tweedtone 20r. I know these are quite different amps but roughly the same price new in Australia. What would be your pick to play live? Do you recommend anything else in that price point
YEAH! Sounds an upgrade from my Monoprice 15-watt with one channel. But I will miss the analog reverb tank - I love to bang on it for the last song to end with a satisfy crash reverberate around the room.
Great demo, player & Amp!
100% agree, I got mine last year, after watching an earlier review you did. I'm amazed how good it sounds against significantly more expensive Amps.
yep, i got one of these because of yours and some other aussie guys reviews. Best amp I have ever had
Awesome vid, love your enthusiasm.
I’m new here and just watched your 4yr old DOA vid so real happy to find this one too.
Going to look for a good cheap elec as a first guitar and shortlisted the Yamaha Revstar, Artist LP copy and Gretsch G5230.
What are you thoughts on any of these 3 and this amp ?
Thoughts about this amp and a semi-acoustic?
I haven’t seen any vid on the Yamaha, have you compared it to the Gretsch ?
I’m an older newby, love ol’school rock and tube amps, oh and the Teskey Bros.
Thanks from Melb 🇦🇺
As much as I feel as though I’m good with the gear I have, I still want this TweedTone 20!!!! I love the tones you get through it!!! One day…maybe 😂😂😂
Yeah I hear you, I really like the tone and practicality of these. I have enough gear though! When these came out I thought about getting one but bought a used Ulbrick Club 20 and it's great, but need a pedalboard, as there's no reverb or drive channel.
Me too Brother...
I keep watching their site, but I’ve never seen these in stock in the US. It just sounds so amazingly good.
They were in stock the day of the review, they must have sold out! I know they moved a few after this video blew up. :) Hopefully they get more soon.
Shane, I noticed when you were doing your 3 amp setup video, you'd kept hold of the tweedtone. I've 'ummed and 'arred about getting one as I own far too many amps already LOL. It looks like that tweeds coverings ageing nicely too.
Sounds great man.
Price point is excellent.
Love the channel by the way first was it horrible sounding with the stock speaker and second is it footstwichable to change channels?
Sounds great! I have a 5W princeton kit I still need to build, but this would be great if I need something a bit bigger.
Beautiful playing mate! I still haven't pulled the trigger on an amp yet. Fender got a little dicky with their purchasing but back on track now, although running behind. I have to ask Shane,.. keep seeing that Fender Blues Deluxe Reissue of yours with the cover on it and,.. do you suggest this Artist Tweed stacks up to the Fender? If so,.. in what ways? Genuinely asking for your personal thoughts on this question.
Very nice indeed. Tasty sounds. I’d be interested if I wasn’t already happy with my setup (Bluguitar Amp1 Mercury + Celestion 1x12)
I have purchased many things you have demoed. This is my next! Thank you 👍👍👀🎸
You'll dig it! It's such a great amp. Once they started multiplying in my friend circle I knew it was a great as I thought it was haha.
@@intheblues very very excited will it cure my GAS?! Lol
I got one cos of your review one year ago, completely agree . Incredible amp
Awesome mate, I'm glad you're digging it! :)
I'd love to hear this amp demoed with a Klon-style overdrive pedal for some hard rock tones. (Great playing, Shane! I've never hard a Seventy-80 sound so good.)
The tone in rhe opening song is seriously channeling early Allman Brothers.. Seriously!👍👍
Great review, Shane...covered all the things we need to hear. And kudos on your tasteful playing. You mentioned trying other speakers...can you share which ones you tried, please? Cheers - //Spud
Great Video .... I love this amp. wish I could get one here in Denmark
Very tasty indeed. Excellent playing and a very informative video.
Man that sounds great.
Great review Shane. Where do you buy the band posters on your wall?
Cheers John NZ
Love the bends!
Very Cool, Thankyou. Love Artist Guitars everything has been Awesome. I may be looking to Get Artists 12W Tube Amp soon. Cheers
I should be reviewing one at some point :) Stay tuned.
I was gonna build a 20watt 2 x el84 combo, but the transformers alone would cost more than one of these!
Sounds great!
Your playing is really awesome!
Sounds like a great amp, pair it with someone like yourself who knows their way around the fret board, it sounds awsome. Nice tones for great tunes!
What a wonderful intro track 🔥🔥🔥❤🔥🎸📑
Ive been using my bass amps (100w tube, 250w SS, 15w Rumble) now I’m learning guitar and uke.
I stand by my Toneking imperial MK2. I know it’s a bit expensive. But I’ve owned all kinds of valve amps, as my ear has gotten more experienced, This is right where I need to be. I don’t know if you’ve ever reviewed atone King. But you will quickly see why I stand by this amp.
That first jam sounded like Tupelo Honey :) Love those Artist amps , Thanks Shane
Sounds like a Chris Stapleton model. AWESOME ❤
Blues On....💙
Some very Allman Brother-erish links you were laying down there. Sounds like some of the jams from the At Fillmore East album, love it.
Thanks mate 🙏
This looks super interesting, sounds great. Does it have a foot switch to go between the clean and drive channels?
You have to buy that separately but it allows you to switch channels. The foot switch input is near where the speaker connects to the head underneath.
Great sounds at an affordable price. I need to order mine today 😮. 😊
Sounds mint! If I didnt already have a blues jnr, id consider it
Swop it.. you will thank yourself..😉
Wow that sounds great nice playing as well .